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, 1887-02-27

Andreas R~omberg, the well known
composer Of the Bell" once received a
challenge from the leader of a small or
chestra on the ground of some pretended
insult. He sent the messenger back with
these words: Tell Herr X that l
don't know how to use a sword or a pis-
toll; but We will each compose a cantata,
and the one whose work is received with
misses shall shoot himself dead. Main
ger Nachrichten
, 1887-02-27

The mappa was a table napkin in use
in ancient Rome for wiping the hands
and mouth at meals. Vulgar persons
fastened it under their chins to protect
their clothes from stains, as some do
now. II ordinary cases the host did moi
furnish his guest with napkins, but each
person brought his own mappa with him,
and occasionally carried away in it some
OF The delicacies which lie could not con-
sumo at table.-Home Journal.
, 1887-02-27

Items Of Interest Concerning Promine,
People.

People.
L. I. Duffy has returned from North
Platte.
M. P. Keefe is recovering from his re-
cent severe illness.
James Sterling, sheriff of Albany
county, is in the city on official business.
Hon. A. H. Swan and wife will visit
Scotland before their return to Cheyenne.
H. E. Buechner and wife celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding
at Keefe's hall, last evening. There was
a large attendance and the affair was a
very brilliant one.
, 1887-02-27

TUST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WARRINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. "a, 1887.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
Contract Office OF this Department
until A p. IN. of April ., 1887, for carry
ing tie mails of the United States upon
the routes and according to the schedule
Of arrival and departure specified by the
Department, in the Territory of Wyo-
ming, from July /. 1887, to June 30,
1870.
Iists Of routes. with schedules of arri-
and departures, instructions to bid
u with forms for contracts and bonds.
~ other necessary infprmatiop, VII
, 1887-02-27

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter nauseous liver medicines
and cathartics, is the concentrated Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Soc. and 81 bottles for sale by W. n.
Hunt, 1919 Eddy strcot.
, 1887-02-27

A mother had reproved her little girl
for being SO clumsy as to drop a dish, and
the little girl, after 4 thoughtful silence,
said:
mamma. can you write with your left
handi'i
81 could if were left handed, but I'm
not"
well" said the little girl, Il guess
little children are left handed all over
, 1887-02-27

The Lick glass cost $50, 600. A liquor
glass il oftentimes more expensive.
, 1887-02-27

The largest stock OF hne brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice hqueurs and super6ne
cigars at George Masten's well known
pQrner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1887-02-27
Pacine Hote,.
Legal blanks at the Leader Office.

Letter heads, bill heads, and note heads
at the Leader office.
, 1887-02-27

All watches changed to twenty-four
hour dials by Zehncr, Jackson & Buech-
ner.
, 1887-02-27

Wedding and visiting cards in great
variety at the leader office,
, 1887-02-27

Attendance is increasing, and sickness
is decreasing.
W~ashington's birthday was very plea
sanity remembered by the schools last
Tuesday.
This term will be three months in dura-
ton, the next two; spring vacation March
25 to April 4.
Receipts from the contest. ST. rs
Expenses-Opera house
Especial rate.....--.-....$50 90
MUSIC. II 90
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4 80 &c so
Balance credited to Library
Iunu .-.-...-........ $ll 26
The following named pupils have been
either absent or tardy without satisfactory
excuse, OF having one failed to present it:
Central School-Edith Rowen, Frank
H~uffschmidt. Bert Evans. Eddie Morgan,
Willie Kelly, Frank Lightfoot, George
Ramsey, Archie Austin.
West End School-Jos. Lynott, John
Bresnahen, Willie Derrick, Harry Ora
ham, Frank Blindt. George Ellis, Minnie
Espersen, Edna Mott, Frances Lewis,
Ollie Blindt.
South Side School-Frank Emery.
Lena Jellette. Mike Baker.
, 1887-02-27
FOR HENT.
NEW LOCAL NOTICES.


The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Little Medicine Bow and Richard
Greek Irrigating Ditch company for the
election Of trustees and for the TRANSACT
ton of such other business as may pro-
perlv come before the meeting, will be
held at the Office of the company here on
!" -pday, the 7th day of March, 1887, at
Ark forenoon.
A; r. RIcHKY, Secretary.
Cn1y epne, Wyo-, Feb. %, 1887.
, 1887-02-27
WE v0NSOV

WE voNsOV> Blood RSy A siia,s
b warranted. is because 1t is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases. purifes the
whole system. and thoroughly builds up the
constitution Remember. we guarantee it.
Pearse & McGill. Druggists.
, 1887-02-27

And everything In the
Me0f, Vegetable and Fruit
Tine to- be fund IN amy
market W'esf of the Miss
isSiDpf RiUer.
, 1887-02-27
ORDER

The Fox coal, which ishy actual test far the
SH1&Sonc1Rs { coal IN the market A
002YipSs spysns that
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
A FINE REGIMENT,

Next Monday evening the 10th n. Y. n.
G. will take possession of its splendid new
armory in New York city, and the occasion
is taken advantage Of to modestly call atten-
ton to the service that the regiment rem
dered the Nation.
In 1861 it was one Of the very best disci-
plined and drilled regiments in the country,
with Daniel Butterfield as its Colonel. Col.
Butterfeld organized company from its
officers, on-commissioned officers and pri-
Yates, and went on TO Washington in'plain
clothes to assist at the Inauguration of Abra-
ham Lincoln. Fortunately there was no
need of their services then, but they were
prepared TO render very effective help.
Upon the firing on Fort Sumter Col. But-
terfield offered the services of the regiment
to the Government and one of its officers is
said TO have been the first man to cross Long
Bridge in the movement against the rebels.
During the Bull Run campaign the regi-
ment was part of Patterson's command in
the Shenandoah Valley. 1t came ont again
in 1862, was part of the garrison at Harper's
Ferry, and was captured there. 1t came ont
again during the Gettysburg campaign, and
also did service during the draft riots
1t furnished about 20 officers to the volun-
teer regiments during the war, and among
them were the following distinguished sol
diers:
Gen. Butierield was Colonel Of the regiment
when il went 10 the front. He soon left IT, how
ever. for higher command. and his record after
ward is matter of public history.
Gen. Daniel Il. Sickles was Quartermasier Of the
regiment in ls4s-50.
Gen. Barlow n private In the Engineer Corps
In 1861. He was promoted In the field TO a Lieu
tenany In Co. #. Then he organized a regiment
and became aflerwRrd a Brisadier-GenerAl and
Major-General.
Gen. Locke was Adjutant In 1851. and was aiter-
ward Assistant Adjutant- General under Fitz-John
Porter, Buttertleld aud Sykes. Col. Ryder was
Captain in the regiment In 1861. and served through
the a Brevei Brgadier- General.
DIR. Weir Assistant Surgeon In 1861 and
served through the Surgeon.
Gen. Ward was Lieutenant-Colonel In 1901 and
Colonel in 1862. II through his efforts that the
regiment volunteered to remain its time Of
service and, declining the transportation sent 10
bring IL home. staid at Harpers Ferry with Gen.
Wool.
Col. Henry A. Weeks was Lieutenant Colonel of
the regiment before the war. and commanded the
18th n. Y. when that regiment was organized.
Col. John Ward was Lieutenant in 1861. Cap
tain in 1862 and afierward Major and Colonel of the
regiment.
Col. Benjamin S. Church was Major OF the Engi-
neer Corps in 1861.
Col. S. V. r. cruger n Lieutenant Of the li7th
n. Y and Adjutant and Captain. He was left for
dead on the field of Resaca and promoted for
gallantry. He served through the war.
A study Of the regiments history will be
encouraging to Sons Of Veterans, for it will
show them how useful they can make them
selves to the country by training and disci-
plining themselves as militia
The National tribune., 1887-04-07

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Just before
the Army of the Cumberland broke camp at
Murfreesboro, Tenn, for its onward march to
Chattanooga, Gen. Rosecrans wanted to feel
the power of the enemy in the direction of
SheIbyvilIe Some of the 18th Regular Cav. had
been on picket duty on the road leading to that
place, and had learned from the enemy's pickets
that the 5th Ala. Cav, with some other forces,
including artillery, was stationed near that
pIace. Col Oakes, with the 18th Regulars and
another cavalry regiment, was ordered to pay
them visit and it was decided to give them
an early call.
About 8 o'clock in the evening the bugle
sounded to horse" and in 10 minutes we were
in line ready for the march. We took a round
about course, in order to surprise them from q
quarter they least expected. With halts and
marches the night was pretty much spent.
How we managed to get through their pickets
without alarming them, never could find out.
The first warning the rebels had of our ap-
proach was the single shot fred by their camp
guard IL was then break of day. The mo-
ment the shot was fred the order was given to
charge. A scene indeseribable then took place.
We had got so near them before the alarm
was given that the chivalFy had no time even
for hasty toilet, but came out of their tents
and quarters looking as if the last trump had
sounded and they weresummOned to udgment.
Thew were in all sorts of dress and undress.
some without even "unmentionables," running
for the woods, which were near their camp.
Our bows attention was first drawn to the
artillery. which they quickly dismounted, up
setting the guns and making them as unserv-
iceable as possible. Then there was q hunt
through the camp and quarters for prisoners
and relics, setting fire to, destroying baggage
wagons, ammunition, and everything that
would in any way be serViceable to the enemy.
When the bugIs sounded for cur hOmeward
march il was discovered that our only loss was
q Second Lieutenant, who was mOrtally
wounded by prisoner from whom he had
demanded his revolver.-PRIvATE ALLEN, Co,
E. 9Th U S. Cav, Bath, Me.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
WHO WAS THE PAUPER THEN

When we talk about Government pau
pers" now. let us remember some things
that were quite vividly impressed upon our
minds few years ago.
When the Government called for men to
restore its authority and put down the re-
bellion which threatened its existence, it
pleaded poverty quite as humbly as any Of
its broken-down defenders would have to do
under the Dependent Pension Bill.
1t did not pretend to adequately pay the
men who enlisted in its service. 1t pleaded
a poverty which would prevent it giving
them the same remuneration that they were
receiving in their peaceful yOcatiOns, and
asked that they make a sacrifice for it in
the name of patriotism. In this way it lev
led a contribution of hundreds of millions of
dollars upon the young men of the country,
by inducing them to serve il for much less
than they would have been paid by any
other employer.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
HEREDITARY PROFESSIONS.

Instances Of professions of the same or
kindred nature being followed by successive
generations Of our citizens are more numer-
GUS il this country than is generally believed.
Commodore DeKraft, of the United States
Navy, who died suddenly in Washington in
October, belonged 10 family that has
always been in the military or naval service.
He kept a commission given one Of his an
cestors in the German army, which was
signed by Frederick the Great
Admiral Porter has in his Office at his house
his fathers commission as Captain in the
Navy, signed by President Madison July 2,
1912, framed and under glass, aid hanging be-
side his own, also framed and under glass, as
Admiral, signed by President Grant after
Farraguts death, in August, 1870, and he
says be likes to keep the two side by side,
10 show how have topped him." meaning
his father. Captain was the highest grade
his father reached, as there was no higher in
our navy in his day, and the title of Commo-
dOre was merely an honorary one, which was
given by courtesy to officers Of the navy who
had distinguished themselves as did Admiral
Porters father and the father of the late
Admiral John Rodgers
The Rodgers family, by the way, has
probably had more of those directly con.
nected with it in the army and navy than
any other in this country. One branch of il
is descended from the noted Perry family
AT one time there were two Rodgerses here O
the grade of Admiral, the late John Rodgeu
and Admiral Christopher Raymond Perry
Rodgers, who happily stin survives, ant
each Of these. first cousins, had ancestors il
the army or navy, or both, going as far bacl
as our war Of the Revolution, and each ha
sons In the army OF navy.
Capt John Rodgers, the brother of Ad
niral Raymond Rodgers, whose mother wa
a sister of the famous Perry, the hero of tn
battle Of Lake Erie, is in the army.
Col Biddle, of the U. S. Army, and hi
wife, who is the sister Of the wife Of Commo
dore Harmony, U. s. n, and the daughte
! Of Capt MCGOWAN, formerly of the navy
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
ARKANSAS TRAVELLERS.
Continued from tst pags.l

they would ever get this low down in our
eountryP Tom Hindman said they cOuldnt
come, and old Hardee backed him up in what
he said"
Yes, know 1t, and that's what always
seemed strange to me-"
Well, they have nothing 10 eat anyway,
and when we take their trains away from
'em don't see what they are to do"
know they have nothing to eat, and
this thing of stealing bacon and corn from
our people is about played out"
i should say so. We ought to take the
last one of 'em, and put them all in the
penitentiary; that's where they belong.
Coming down here and running OFF all OF
our niggers!"
Now you're talking right; they ought
to be put in prison, and the next chance we
get at them Wen put them all in, no matter
If it's the General himself"
Yes, that's the way to do it, and III
stake good deal that if I catch the Cen
eral he will be put in prison about as quick
as you ever saw anything done"
This is mainly the way the people in
Arkansas talked at that time, and the trouble
was that
THEY BELIEVED TT.
Two or three years afterward they knew
AAVtO COHccEuinB ~, anu ulU not indulge IN so
much childish gossip.
The Union troops moved back to their
camp after dark, and the wounded men re-
ceived proper treatment. The next day our
dead were buried with the hOnors of war,
and their remains still rest under those
grand old trees.
Gen. Curtis was very much pleased at the
result of this fight, and so expressed himself
to me-. There was something pleasant about
serving under such man as Gen. Curtis, as
he was always willing to do justice to those
under his command, which was more than
could be said OF many Others in high places
This defeat of the Confederates had a good
effect upon them, and afterward they were
more cautious about sending parties to attack
our trains as they were moving along the
roads. They soon discovered their error in
regard to the march of the UniOnsoldiers, who,
II upon somewhat stinted ratiOns, had plenty
of ammunition and knew how to use il.
Our men afteFward suffered terribly on the
march, especially for want of good water and
suficiency of meat Those who went
through to the Mississippi knew what it was
to suffer the pangs of hunger, and many Of
our men died from the effects of heat aud
thirst.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
A BrAurIFtu TESTIMONIAL.

One Of the very handsOmest of the many
handsome testimonials that have been trans
mitted TO Mrs John A Logan came from
George a. Thomas Post, Of San Francisco,
which always does what it attempts in the
highest style of art. The text Of the reso-
lutions is as follows:
George II. Thomas Post No. 2, Department OF
Califsfnia. GAR, mourns for Logan. Thomas
and Logan were soldiers In the same line OF battle
in front OF Atlanta Each possessed in eminent
degree the qualities Of greht commander, and also
the characteristics OF the plain common soldier,
always loyal, obedient and vigiant. Logan sepa-
rated himself from social ties political afiliaton
and personal friendship and made the tender Of bis
own life that the Union might live.
The country needing it's best accepted his
offer. He went 10 the front equipped with enthu-
siasm and personal courage. He survived the con-
fict Of armed men 10 renew his career N public
man In the domain oflegislation. Therein he was the
friend Of the neglected aud almost forgotten soldier
and sailor. lie asked in Congress In behalf Of the
widow and orphan that his confreres there should
do unto others they would that others should do
unto them.
lie was always true 10 his comrades. His moral
courage In the Senate equaed his physical courage
on the field, and II really he said OF Logan as
Shakspere said OF Bruius, that the elements
mixed in him that nature might stand up and say
TO all the world this man
Ifanything in English literature eralts a noble
wife 1t is the ideal wife OF Brutus. Yet in the
graces that adorn women and stimulate every SEN
timent Of veneraion in men who pay tribute TO the
beautiful and good of human creation, the widow
Of Logan ranks with the ideal wife OF Bruius.
In her great grief. that words cannot express
Thomas Post Of San Francisco, shares, and
would bear IL alone were It in the providence OF
God that men should take all the burdens OF life /;
but with her cherish the tender memories of the
missing.
Therefore. 10 this noble woman. in her loss and
great sorrow, this expression of profound sympa-
thy is rendered by her friends Of George H. Thomas
Post. Of san Francisco.
Farewell, friendsl yet not farewell
Where am ye too shall dwell.
am gone before your face,
A moments time a little space.
When ye come where have slept
We will wonder why ye wept;
| Ye will know, by wise love taught,
That here is all. and there is naught
Weep awhile ifye are fain.-
Sunshine still must follow rain.
| A committee consisting OF Hugh NJ. Burke, Win.
field Scott and ii. BarIlng. appointed by Com
mander Wilson, presented the foregoing which
was unanimously approved by the Post in regular
meeting.
This is engrossed in gold, old English let.
tering, upon sheets Of parchment, which are
pinned together by handsome facsimile In
gold of a Sergeant's sword. On the margins
of the sheets are artistically painted military
scenes, badges, etc. A GAR. badge is at
tached by heavy yellow ribbon.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07

THE comrades of Fairbanks Post, Detroit,
Mich, are "broad-gage" fellows in every
sense, and demonstrated this by entering
upon an enterprise which has few, if any,
equals in the history of the Order. They
propose to build Memorial Hall, which
will be fitting tribute to the soldiers who
died in the war for the Union, and also serve
as Headquarters for the GAR. of the city
and a pleasant club-room for visiting COM
rades. They have bought fine plot of
ground in the best part of the city, at an
expense of $4,000, and propose to erect on
it a building which will cost about $4,000
more. Under the State law of Michigan no
Post can hold property exceeding $4,000 in
value, and several comrades of the Post have
bought the property in their own names, and
will hold it until they can secure the passage
of special law enabling the Post TO take it
into its possession.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. APRIL z. 1887
ARTICLES FORTHCOMING.

TIE BURNING or COLUMBIA. 4
thrilling account Of this episode Of The war.
By J. S. BoswOrth Co. Z, 18th IO,Oa, Wash
ington, D. c.
TIE FIRST CORPS ATGETTYSB URG.-
A Graphic NarratiUe Of this Great Battle.
By Mqj. Gen. John C. Robinson.
R.HE CITY OF CHARLEST0E-Rs AJon-
dOnn,ent By The coatederates and its 0ocapa-
tiOn By the Federal Forces By James z.
RaUiland, 127h a. T., NeW York City.
PAPA'S JACKEZ-A Charming Story. By
E.A. Dubey, Brooklyn, N. T.
RAWES'S SHOR-A Spirited Sketch Of the
caUal,y Engagement at that place. By
Capt A. d. Preston, 10Th ~ T. caU., Pitts
burg, Pa.
sSAIL0R'S CREEK-oRe Of the Final caO-
airy Charges Of the War. By Hugo MaIertt
Co. c, 10h NJ T. Car,, Cincinnati, o.
AHAWKINSS ZOUAVES-7A First BayO.
net Charge. By J. H T. Wkitney, Sergeant
Co. B, 9h N. Y, New York City.
TIE PICRSBURG CAMPAIGN.-Sec0n
Paper. By Mqj. Prank S,Oigart, LOgGns
port, Ind.
gHE RATTLE OF PODUNKSBURG.-A
Clever Satire. By "oGi Bono" Detroit
Mich.
SATURDAY, 1T CHICKAMA UGA.-By S
a. Mcneil, Sergeant, Co. r, 3lst Ohio, Rich,
1OOd, D.
@SOUTHERN LOYhLLSTS."-A Reply Il
COL w. w. Jdckson's Recent Article. Bs
Mqj. James C. Foster, 59h y. S. @. r.
HigJg. o.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
FRATERNITY MEANS SOMETHING.


Fraternity is no idle word, in the GAR.
creed. 1t has vital and enduring signifi-
cance.
The veterans are and should be band Of
brothers, united in all things by as close
tie as that which connects families. They
have more in common than is customary
with members Of the same family. Their
past knits them closer together than most
brothers are, and it should be the constant
effort Of every comrade TO make this bond
stronger and more vigorous.
The interest of one should be made the
interest Of all
We do not mean by this only that veter-
ans should stand together in supporting
soldiers and friends of soldiers for Office, and
in demanding the passage of just pension
laws. This is admirable, when occasion de-
mands il, but there are ways in which Fra
ternity should be carried into daily life,
and be made of as much governing force as
religion.
Comrades should endeavor, as far as pos
sible, TO buy what they want Of comrades
who are in business, to employ comrades as
their lawyers, agents, clerks, mechanics, etc.
Whenever trade, business, employment, or
other advantage can be thrown in the way
of comrade it should be done. This is a
real, binding duty.
Proper feeling and proper policy both die
tate this. Weshould do IL because 1t is due
from us TO our comrades, and we should do
it because it will aid them in securing proper
recognition in their communities.
Let us set the example, by doing TO each
other, what we would that others might do
for us.
The National tribune., 1887-04-07
is THERE ANY REASON TO THE ooN-
TRARV?


VIII some of these people who are clamor-
ing against veterans rights give us some
good reason why veterans should not be
preferred for Office and public employmentf
VIII they point out who is injured thereby
who is deprived of any right; who suffers in
any wayf
Are not the men who went into the army
Just as competent to fill these positions as
those who staid outp Was there anything
connected with service in the field that in
capacitates man for public pOsitiOnsr
If there were any people in this country
like the official classes Of Europe, who feel
that their birth entities them TO the first
place at the Government table, these might
have grounds for complaint that they were
being deprived Of their birthright But no
man in this country has any right TO an
Office or TO public employment If the
people happen TO select him for service, he
may congratulate himself If they do not,
he has no reason whatever for dissatisfaction
or complaint.
The veterans themselves do not claim
that they have any right to Office or employ
ment. They only claim that when two men
are candidates for such employment or Office,
the preference shall be given to the man who
served in the army over the one who did not
not, if the men are equal otherwise. This
cannot possibly work any injustice to the
other man, for where he has nothing he can
lose nothing. There is no more injustice in
preferring the soldier to the civilian than
there would be in preferring that particular
civilian TO some other civilian.
The soldiers earned the right TO prefer
ence as dearly as ever men earned the right
TO any public recognition. If such sacri-
fees and services as theirs did not entitle
them TO SO small a favor at the hands of the
people as mere preference, when other things
were equal, TO the men who did not make
such sacrifices OF perform such services,
then national gratitude is the emptiest and
sorriest Of sentimental shamk